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Compare Dacast and Wistia 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
$0.00 Per Month
Dacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansWistia
Star Rating
(1,050)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wistia excels in user experience, with many praising its comprehensive interface that is both clear and easy to navigate. Users appreciate features like video summaries and transcripts being readily available, which enhances usability for content creators.
- According to verified reviews, Dacast is recognized for its customization options, particularly for events and educational institutions. Long-term users highlight its stability and the ability to tailor channels, making it a solid choice for specific streaming needs.
- Users say that Wistia's video quality is a standout feature, with many noting the high resolution of videos on landing pages, which contributes to a more professional presentation of content compared to Dacast.
- Reviewers mention that while Dacast offers a reasonable entry-level price, Wistia's free tier is a significant advantage for those just starting out, allowing users to explore its features without financial commitment.
- G2 reviewers highlight Wistia's superior customer support, with a score that reflects a strong partnership in business. Users appreciate the responsive and helpful nature of the support team, which contrasts with Dacast's lower ratings in this area.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms have their strengths in ease of setup, but Wistia's intuitive onboarding process is frequently mentioned as a key benefit, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
Wistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Just getting started? Make your videos look more professional--for free.
- 10 videos max
- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
Free Trial
Dacast
Free Trial is available
Wistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
9.1
870
Ease of Use
8.8
18
9.3
879
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
9.3
589
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
9.3
415
Quality of Support
8.2
18
9.1
679
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
9.2
391
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
18
8.9
843
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
105
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
90
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Integrations
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
8.6
102
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
29
Software Options
8.3
6
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.2
39
8.3
5
8.4
39
8.5
8
9.2
41
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.9
37
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
9.1
42
6.0
7
8.5
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
7.5
71
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
8.6
76
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.2
70
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.8
21
Hosting
Not enough data
9.4
528
Not enough data
8.6
467
Not enough data
7.5
364
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Verified
Management
Not enough data
9.3
538
Not enough data
9.4
513
Not enough data
9.2
482
Not enough data
8.7
473
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
462
Not enough data
8.1
261
Not enough data
8.5
264
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
517
Not enough data
8.4
460
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
7.8
261
Not enough data
8.8
267
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.2
248
Not enough data
7.6
240
Security
Not enough data
8.7
244
Not enough data
8.8
240
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
7.2
118
Not enough data
7.2
116
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.3
116
Not enough data
7.2
117
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
9.3
169
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
8.5
156
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
154
Not enough data
7.7
145
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.6
160
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
6.8
28
Content Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CDN Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.6
41
Editing
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
8.8
141
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
124
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
49
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dacast and Wistia are categorized as Video Hosting and Live Stream
Unique Categories
Dacast is categorized as OTT Platforms and Live Commerce
Wistia is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Video CMS, Webinar, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, and Virtual Recording Studio
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dacast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wistia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Computer Software
26.3%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
E-Learning
3.0%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
46.7%
Discussions
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...Read more
How do I embed a video, so it is the same size as a YouTube embed?
1 Comment
JM
In Wistia, click 'Embed and Share' > Select Inline Embedded > then look at Options and there you can select and enter the size you want your video to...Read more
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